I have the 22 alpha. Spent the $ because I got tired of waiting for a NEF 209. I think it is a quality gun. The 6 shots is a disadvantage compared to some others. However, it does not have any parts that can fall off and be lost. It makes it much easier to open and faster to load than the NEF. When training with others I don't worry about them loosing parts. I have shot more rounds through my alpha without flaw than I got out of the a couple of the cheaper models. If they would make the 209 in the nickle finish, I would order one of those too.